CUNY campuses across New York City will once again serve as polling locations for the upcoming primary election, providing voters with expanded access to early voting and Election Day sites across multiple boroughs. University officials say the effort reflects CUNY’s longstanding role as a civic institution embedded within local communities while helping make participation in the democratic process more accessible.
CUNY Campuses Open Doors To Voters Across New York City
CUNY campuses will serve as election polling locations throughout New York City’s upcoming primary election period, giving voters additional opportunities to cast ballots closer to where they live, work, and study.
The initiative includes 16 polling sites spread across multiple boroughs, with 10 campuses designated for early voting and seven serving as Election Day polling locations.
Officials said in a statement shared through NYC Newswire, the City University of New York will host early voting between June 13 and June 21, followed by Primary Election Day voting on June 23.
The effort reinforces the growing role educational institutions play in supporting civic engagement and expanding access to the electoral process throughout New York City.
CUNY’s Civic Role Extends Beyond Higher Education
While CUNY is best known as the nation’s largest urban public university system, its campuses have increasingly become important civic spaces for local communities.
By hosting polling locations across the five boroughs, CUNY helps bring elections directly into neighborhoods while reducing barriers that can discourage voter participation.
“Our public colleges are anchors in their communities so it’s only fitting that New Yorkers come to our campuses when it’s time to vote,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “We encourage New Yorkers to vote and are proud that so many of our campuses are polling sites.”
The university’s involvement comes as election officials continue emphasizing voter accessibility and neighborhood-based voting options ahead of one of New York City’s most closely watched local election cycles.
Early Voting Sites Span Multiple Boroughs
Ten CUNY campuses will host early voting locations between June 13 and June 21.
Participating campuses include:
1. Brooklyn
- Brooklyn College
- New York City College of Technology
2. Manhattan
- Baruch College
- Borough of Manhattan Community College
- City College of New York
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
3. Queens
- LaGuardia Community College
- Queens College
- Queensborough Community College
- York College
Officials say the broad geographic distribution is intended to make voting more convenient for residents across the city.
Election Day Polling Sites Expand Access
On Primary Election Day, June 23, seven CUNY campuses will operate polling sites from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Locations include:
1. Bronx
- Hostos Community College
2. Brooklyn
- Brooklyn College
- Medgar Evers College
3. Manhattan
- Baruch College
- CUNY Graduate Center
- CUNY in the Heights
- Hunter College
Voters are encouraged to verify their assigned polling locations through the New York City Board of Elections before heading to the polls.
Why This Matters For NYC Politics
The use of CUNY campuses as polling locations reflects broader efforts to strengthen civic participation at a time when local elections increasingly shape decisions on housing, public safety, transportation, education, affordability, and city services.
Political observers have long noted that voter turnout in local elections often lags behind presidential election years despite the significant impact municipal government has on residents’ daily lives.
By opening campuses throughout the city, CUNY helps make voting more visible and accessible while reinforcing the university’s role as a public institution connected to civic life beyond the classroom.
The initiative also highlights how public institutions can help support election infrastructure without requiring additional standalone facilities in densely populated neighborhoods.
What Happens Next
Early voting will run from June 13 through June 21 at participating CUNY campuses, with Primary Election Day scheduled for June 23.
Election officials are encouraging voters to review sample ballots, confirm polling locations, and take advantage of early voting opportunities if they are unable to vote on Election Day.
Additional details were first outlined in a press release published via NYC Newswire.
As New York City prepares for another important election cycle, CUNY campuses will once again serve as community hubs where education and civic participation intersect.
What Readers Want To Know
How many CUNY campuses are serving as polling sites?
Sixteen CUNY campuses across New York City will serve as polling locations during the primary election period.
When does early voting take place?
Early voting runs from June 13 through June 21 at 10 participating CUNY campuses.
Can I vote at any CUNY campus?
No. Voters should verify their assigned polling location through the New York City Board of Elections before voting.
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